Levo Tackles Food Desert Crisis in North Hartford

Levo International is working on not just growing food that can be sold in the city, but also providing a critical access point to healthy and affordable food.

Impact by design competition

At Levo, we believe in the power of our young people to change the world, and believe that education is the pathway for change! This Fall, Levo is hosting an Impact by Design competition for all interested High School Students. The purpose of Impact by Design is to highlight Hunger Action Month by raising awareness of the problem of food insecurity and its solutions.

Registration Open to Participate.

Contest Submissions Open September 1st-28th

Join us for Dinner at the Farm

Join us for a family style community dinner highlighting local harvest ingredients, tender meats, roasted root vegetables and sides crafted by local chef Tony Camilleri. Featuring live music by Jay Bernard! Limited tickets are available. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Franciscan Urban Ministry Center 285 Church St, Hartford.

Date: Saturday October 4th

Location & Time: 441 Homestead Ave, Hartford, CT 06112 from 4:00PM - Sundown

Important Info:

Pre-registration Only

2 drink tickets per person (beer/ wine/soda/seltzer)

Free parking available on and off site

Dress farm appropriate

visit our farm stand!

Come say hello to your new neighborhood farm stand located at 441 Homestead Avenue in Hartford! We've got fresh produce and an assortment of local partner products!

RETAIL HOURS: 

Monday through Friday 3:00PM - 7:00PM

Saturdays 8:00AM-12:00PM

Sundays 10:00AM-1:OOPM

Location: 441 Homestead Ave, Hartford, CT

Hartford Hospital Farmers Market

Tuesdays 10:00AM - 3:00PM

Location: 81 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT

Volunteer at homestead

Join us for a hands-on volunteer event dedicated to revitalizing a space for sustainable food production! Help us start building systems at our new Homestead lot. We need your help to make it happen!

Date & Time: Saturday Sept 20th, 2025 from 9:00AM-12:00PM

Location: 441 Homestead Ave, Hartford, CT 06112

LEVO: To Uplift

Levo began with three assumptions.

1. Community development needs to be organized on the smallest level possible

2. Local leaders need to be given the authority to identify their problems and shape the solution.

3. Food Security is the first step

Projects

Levo is an international organization. We began in Haiti, and now are continuing to expand our operations in Haiti, the United States and to new communities around the globe.

Learn hydroponics

Want to learn how to grow hydroponically and help the community around you? Learn about the benefits of hydroponics farming and its advantages!

International Programs

Levo works in Jamaica and Haiti, learn more about how we are supporting communities around the world and how you can incorporate hydroponics into your community.

ShOP NOW

All sales go to support our work to build food security and stronger communities around the globe. Levo sells affordable hydroponic gardens, subscriptions to local produce, and Levo swag!